ACADEMY BLOG
What are the rules at Meia Guarda Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Over the years I have actually had students bothered and even left because of the amount of policies that we have. But our policies are simple. You wear the required uniform. You keep that uniform [...]
What are the differences between a professional academy and a hobby gym?
There may be someone who is very good at Jiu-Jitsu, but they have a full time job and other obligations, this is what I would call a hobby organization. The focus ends up being focused [...]
How do promotions work?
We have very strict and very rigid criteria. First and foremost it is a basic time. For every belt rank we have, there is a solid guideline for how much a student needs to be [...]
What are some of the benefits in training?
First you have the physical aspect, you will get in shape, and lose some pounds. Then you have the social aspect, here at Meia Guarda Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we focus on nice, professional, responsible mature adults. [...]
How does DCSA teach Jiu Jitsu?
The adult class is an hour class at each location 2 days a week, we all wear a white outfit with blue undershirt, we keep the class very organized. The first 10 minutes is the history [...]
Is Jiu Jitsu just for men?
There is a perception in the community that Jiu Jitsu is just for young athletic men. What would you tell women and parents that were thinking about participating in training? I would say that is [...]
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